Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of lung disease such as emphysema and/or bronchopulmonary dysplasia in a mammal. Also disclosed are methods and compositions promoting the formation of alveolar septa and increasing the gas-exchange surface area of a mammalian lung, and for the prevention and/or treatment of alveolar destruction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables have the values described in the specification are antagonists of RAR?, retinoid receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables are defined in the specification have cytochrome P450RAI-1 and P450RAI-2 inhibitory activity, and are suitable for treatment of mammals with conditions which are treatable with retinoids, or which are controlled by or responsive to the organism's native retinoic acid. Formulations containing the compounds of the invention can also be co-administered with retinoids and/or Vitamin A to enhance or prolong the effects of medications containing retinoids, Vitamin A, or of the organism's native retinoic acid.

Abstract: Compounds of formulas 1 through 17 provided in the specification specifically or selectively inhibit either the cytochrome P450RAI-1 enzyme or the cytochrome P450RAI-2 enzyme.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the symbols have the meaning defined in the specification, have retinoid, retinoid antagonist and/or retinoid inverse-agonist-like biological activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treatment of cachexia in a subject in need of treatment. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of retinoid compounds that act on retinoid X receptors (RXRs) for the treatment of cachexia in a subject in need of treatment. The cachexia is associated with, in other words a complication of, a primary disease, condition or disorder. Primary diseases, conditions and disorders include, but are not limited to, cancer, AIDS, liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic cardiac failure, immune system diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus), tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease), Parkinson's disease, anorexia nervosa, dementia, major depression, an aged condition and sarcopenia.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the variables have the values described in the specification are antagonists of RAR? retinoid receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of formulas 1 through 17 provided in the specification specifically or selectively inhibit either the cytochrome P450RAI-1 enzyme or the cytochrome P450RAI-2 enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for reducing and/or preventing degeneration of photoreceptors in the eye of a human caused by radiation in the visible range which comprises administering to said mammal a retinoid compound having RAR? and/or RAR?-selective agonist activity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting or preventing spermatogenesis in a male mammal. Also disclosed are compounds and formulations for use in such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds of the formula wherein R1 is independently H or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons; R2 is optional and is defined as lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, F, Cl, Br, I, CF3, fluoro substituted alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, OH, SH, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbons, or alkylthio of 1 to 6 carbons; n is an integer of between 0 and 2; o is an integer between 0 and 3; R3 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 6 carbons, F, Cl, Br or I; R4 is heteroaryl or (R5)p-heteroaryl where the heteroaryl group is 5-membered or 6-membered and has 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of O, S, and N; p is an integer having the values of 0–5; R5 is F, Cl, Br, I, NO2, N(R8)2, N(R8)CORO8, N(R8)CON(R8)2, OH, OCOR8, OR8, CN, COOH, COOR8, C1-10 alkyl, fluoro substituted C1-10 alkyl, C2-10 alkenyl having 1 to 3 double bonds, C2-10 alkynyl having 1 to 3 triple bonds, or a (trialkyl)silyl or (trialkyl)silyloxy group where the alkyl groups independently have 1 to 6 carbons; A is (CH2)q where q is 0–5, C3-6 branched alkyl,

Abstract: The invention provides in one embodiment a method for treating vascular trauma. The method can include administering to an individual undergoing vascular trauma an effective amount of a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) antagonist or an RAR inhibitor. The methods can be used to lower serum triglycerides in a patient undergoing an invasive vascular procedure such as vascular surgery.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the treatment of lung disease such as emphysema and/or bronchopulmonary dysplasia in a mammal. Also disclosed are methods and compositions promoting the formation of alveolar septa and increasing the gas-exchange surface area of a mammalian lung, and for the prevention and/or treatment of alveolar destruction.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula where the symbols are as defined in the specification, have retinoid agonist, antagonist or negative hormone-like biological activity.

Abstract: Diabetic mammals are treated with compounds that are significantly more efficacious as agonists of RXR? retinoid receptors than as agonists of RXR? or RXR? retinoid receptors. The treatment reduces serum glucose and triglyceride levels of the mammals without the undesirable side effects of reducing serum thyroxine levels and a transient increase in serum triglyceride levels Compounds suitable for use in the methods of treatments of the present invention are selected by testing and identifying compounds of selective or specific efficacy as agonists of RXR? retinoid receptors in preference over RXR? and/or RXR? retinoid receptors. Novel compounds used in the methods of the invention have Formula 1 where the variables are defined as disclosed in the specification.

Abstract: Methods of characterizing and identifying negative hormones of nuclear receptors. Also disclosed are methods of making modulators of retinoid nuclear receptor transactivation activity, assays for agonists, antagonists, and negative hormones of the RAR receptor, and specific retinoid modulators of retinoid nuclear receptors.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: where the variables have the meaning defined in the specification are capable of reducing serum glucose levels in diabetic mammals without the undesirable side effects of reducing serum thyroxine levels and transiently increasing triglyceride levels.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating an individual having a retinoid responsive disorder. In one embodiment, a method involves administering to the individual an effective amount of a selective CYP26B inhibitor, the selective CYP26B inhibitor having at least 10-fold selectivity for CYP26B relative to CYP26A. In another embodiment, a method involves administering to the individual an effective amount of a selective CYP26A inhibitor, the selective CYP26A inhibitor having a chemical formula set forth in the specification. The invention further provides screening methods for identifying a selective CYP26A inhibitor or selective CYP26B inhibitor.

Abstract: Compounds of formulas 1 through 17 provided in the specification specifically or selectively inhibit either the cytochrome P450RAI-1 enzyme or the cytochrome P450RAI-2 enzyme.

Abstract: The current invention relates to methods for treating hyperlipidemia in mammals, including humans. More specifically, the current invention relates to the use of retinoid or retinoid derivative that is able to act as an antagonist or inverse agonist of a retinoid receptor to treat hyperlipidemia.